Region: RIOJA
Denomination of Origin: RIOJA (Natural Region)
Classification: GRAN RESERVA
Varieties: Tempranillo (80%), Red Garnacha (10%), Mazuelo (5%) and Graciano (5%)
Vinification: Traditional system — destemming and maceration in contact with the skin (90%), carbonic maceration (10%). Fermentation of the whole bunch.
Ageing in Wood: 35 months in selected barrels of American white oak. Traditional racking system from barrel to barrel every 5 months.
Ageing in Bottle: Approximately 3 years in optimum conditions of temperature and humidity.
Characteristics: Ruby red in colour with elegant brick-coloured highlights and bright mahogany meniscus. In the nose the bouquet from the reducing ageing in the bottle predominates with hints of vanilla and spice. In the mouth it is velvety, polished and full with considerable body.
Saving Temperature: 18 °C
Suggestions: We recommend you to combine it with roasted meats and blue cheese.
This is an ideal wine for wine lovers, first class restaurants and hotels and specialised wine shops. It is ready to drink but will improve in the bottle during 5 more years. We recommend to avoid changes in temperature (ideal 11-12 °C) and humidity (ideal 75-80%).
This wine has won Silver Medal at the International Wine Challenge and 92 Points at the Repsol Wine Guide. |
